A mand is a verbal operant which specifies its reinforcer. This means that a mand is a verbal response that is controlled by a specific consequence or reinforcer. The individual uses language to communicate their wants and needs in order to obtain a specific item or activity. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

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Question 128

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A mand is:

A) a demand for attention.
B) a verbal operant which specifies its reinforcer.
C) verbal behavior elicited by a particular reinforcer.
D) a verbal response which changes the value of a reinforcer.

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